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The Recession and Education

iStock_000005672529SmallThe recession has been a major topic on the news as of late. But how has it affected education? The news ranges from the effects on the healthcare industry to the effects of adults going back to school. Entrepreneurship has skyrocketed as college graduates turn to small business options as a means for income in a time when large corporations just are not hiring.

Online education is one of the ways in which a prospective college student can pursue their education and uplift themselves from the receding economy without having to worry about quitting their day job, commuting, or interfering with the current flow of their daily life. Before you get your online education started, however, consider some of these impacts the economy has had on education:

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U.S. Department of Education Releases Study Advocating Distance Learning

A study released last Friday by the U.S. Department of Education found that distance learning–or blended learning (also known as hybrid learning), where campus study is combined with online study–is considered a more effective approach than traditional learning behind the desk.

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Second Life Graduation Ceremony

Bryant and Stratton College held their 2009 commencement ceremony online, through their unique Second Life learning environment. Second Life is one of the newest successes in online education. Students take classes together in a virtual world, similar to popular video game worlds like Sims and World of Warcraft. After participating in classes together in this [...]

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